Marl poured his coffee as Elizabeth spoke, taking a sip of it as she talked, listening and contemplating what she was saying, right up until she said the last part. 

"He's in love" 

As soon as she said that, the mug slipped through his fingers, shattering when it landed on the ground and spilling the hot contents on the ground. He was thankful for his boots, which protected his feet from the scolding liquid. His face was probably comical, his expression completely shocked and his mouth was in a perfect O of surprise. 

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His hands curled into fists as he stared at her, clearly thinking this had to be some sort of joke. "In love? Hell, does he know? My god", He ran his hair through his thinning hair, and shoved his cap back on, and marched out the room, muttering that the boy had gone too far this time.

Only when he knocked on the door, and Connor answer, he could see the utter relief on his face, and Connor virtually tackled him into a hug so that they both nearly fell to the ground. 

No matter how much of an idiot Connor could be, Marl would also care for him, like a son. Connor looked up at Marl, almost like a kid. "I'm sorry" He said softly, but Marl just shrugged, "its okay, son" He said